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Annual Report 1998–1999 Ministry of Transportation and Highways MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS ANNUAL REPORT 1998–1999 MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS ANNUAL REPORT 1998–1999 British Columbia Cataloguing in Publication Data: British Columbia, Ministry of Transportation and Highways, Annual Report – – 1985/86 – Annual. Report year ends on March 31 Continues: British Columbia. Ministry of Transportation and Highways. Report, ISSN 0706-1898 ISSN 1180-5315 1. British Columbia. Ministry of Transportation and Highways. 2. Transportation and state – British Columbia – Periodicals. 3. Roads – British Columbia - Periodicals. HE357.Z6B74 354.7110687’5 For more information on the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Highways, write to: Communications Branch PO Box 9850 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9T5 Phone: (250) 387-7788 or visit our web site at http://www.gov.bc.ca/th/ Published by the Ministry of Transportation and Highways BCGEU 1901-3 ii BC MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS Lieutenant Governor of the Province of British Columbia May It Please Your Honour: I am pleased to submit the Annual Report of the Ministry of Transportation and Highways for the period April 1, 1998, to March 31, 1999. Honourable Harry S. Lali Minister of Transportation and Highways ANNUAL REPORT 1998/99 iii Honourable Harry S. Lali Minister of Transportation and Highways Parliament Buildings Victoria, BC We have the honour to submit the Annual Report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1999. Respectfully submitted, Claire Dansereau, Deputy Minister Dan Doyle, Assistant Deputy Minister, Highway Operations Har Singh, Assistant Deputy Minister, Management Services and Motor Vehicles John Dyble, Assistant Deputy Minister, Planning and Major Projects iv BC MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter from the Minister . vi Ministry Organizational Chart . .1 Organizational Structure & Responsibilities . .2 Map of Regions and Districts . .4 Ministry Legislative Mandate . .5 Ministry Strategic Direction . .6 Highlights of the Ministry 1998/99 . .9 Corporate Performance Measures . .11 Department Achievements Planning and Major Projects . .13 Highways Operations . .15 Management Services and Motor Vehicles . .17 Corporate Policy and Planning Branch . .18 Communications Branch . .19 Partner Organizations BC Transportation Financing Authority . .21 Motor Carrier Commission/Reconsideration Panel . .22 Insurance Corporation of British Columbia. .22 Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority . .23 Financial Report . .25 ANNUAL REPORT 1998/99 v vi BC MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS June 2000 The past fiscal year has been a busy one for my ministry and for our province’s roadbuilding industry. The benefits flowed to many British Columbia communities. Road works benefit everyone. By developing a safe and efficient highway system that is integrated with other transportation modes, the government of British Columbia promotes the diversification of regional economies and fosters the growth of new industries. That creates new opportunities for local businesses and puts more dollars into the wallets of families. British Columbia is Canada’s gateway to the Pacific. The roads serving our seaports are of national importance. The increased funding to transportation projects this year was, in part, an acknowledgement that we must upgrade our highways to meet the competitive challenges coming from world markets, particularly those south of our borders in the United States. In delivering these works, my ministry is fortunate to be staffed by a first-class group of employees. We are equally lucky to work with a strong, vibrant and progressive road building industry. The high calibre of the resulting mix is essential to making these huge investments in highway infrastructure successful in helping regional economies. I look forward to receiving your comments on this report. Harry S. Lali Minister of Transportation and Highways viii BC MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS Organizational Chart 1998-1999 Minister Associate Motor Carrier BCTFA Deputy Minister Deputy Minister Commission HCL (Highway Constructors Ltd.) Planning and Highway Corporate Policy Management Major Projects Operations and Planning Communications Services and Motor Vehicles Highway Planning Regional Offices • Office of the and Policy 1. South Coast Superintendent of 2. Thompson Motor Vehicles Programming Okanagan Development and 3. Kootenays • Finance and Monitoring Administration 4. Central/North District and East Major Projects Sub-District Human Resources 5. North West Offices • 6. Vancouver Properties Island • Information Systems Senior Manager, Aboriginal Finance and Project Relations • Freedom of Services Information Construction/ Maintenance • Corporate Improvement and Marine Accountability 1901-3 Chief Engineer ANNUAL REPORT 1998/99 1 Organizational Structure of the Ministry and Responsibilities With headquarters in Victoria, the ministry delivers road transportation services to people, businesses and communities through a network of six regional operations in Terrace (North West Region), Prince George (Central/North East Region), Kamloops (Thompson-Okanagan Region), Nelson (Kootenays Region), Burnaby (South Coast Region) and Nanaimo (Vancouver Island Region), and 23 district offices around the province. The ministry has three departments and two corporate branches with a workforce of 2,585 as at March 31, 1999. The ministry works with other agencies and ministries, notably the BC Transportation Financing Authority, BC Transit, BC Ferry Corporation, Insurance Corporation of British Columbia, Ministry of Employment and Investment, Ministry of Finance and Corporate Relations, and local governments. The Executive Committee comprises the deputy minister, associate deputy minister, three assistant deputy ministers, each heading a department, and directors of the corporate policy and planning branch and the communications branch – seven in all. A brief description of the three departments and two corporate branches follows: Planning and Major Projects This department is responsible for planning the highway system and imple- menting large-scale capital projects, which currently include the Vancouver Island Highway Project, Trans-Canada Highway improvements in the Lower Mainland and between Cache Creek and the Rockies, and proposed improve- ments for the Okanagan Lake Crossing. It works closely with the BC Transportation Financing Authority on major planning initiatives to develop a multi-modal, integrated transportation system for the Province. It is also responsible for leading the improvement of project management practices within the ministry and for coordinating and leading land acquisition policies and procedures for the ministry across the province. 2 BC MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS Highway Operations This department is responsible for delivering road maintenance, rehabilitation, minor capital and development approval programs through regional and district offices. It also has responsibility for inland marine operations, involving 17 routes, of which two are contracted to the private sector. Through its three headquarters branches, it establishes standards and provides expert advice in the areas of engineering, construction, maintenance, claims resolution and aboriginal relations. Management Services and Motor Vehicles This department is responsible for supporting the core business activities of the ministry through the provision of internal services, including finance, adminis- tration, human resources, information services, freedom of information and accountability. It encompasses the Office of the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles, which oversees driver medical reviews and driver improvements programs and hears appeals of administrative decisions made by the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia relating to motor-vehicle-sector issues, notably commercial driving schools and designated inspection facilities. Corporate Policy and Planning This branch leads the development and coordination of initiatives that assist the ministry in achieving government policy priorities, including corporate- level planning. The branch provides leadership in key areas of policy development related to multi-modal transportation, motor carrier regulatory reform and corporate issues, as well as stakeholder consultation and the ministry’s legislative program. It supports the office of the deputy minister through policy advice and project delivery. Communications Branch This branch provides guidance, counsel and support to the minister and all areas of the ministry on communications policy, issues management, media relations, marketing and communications planning. It develops, implements, controls, delivers and evaluates ministry internal and external communications activities. The minister is chair of the BC Transportation Financing Authority board of directors and is responsible for the Motor Carrier Commission and the Commission’s Reconsideration Panel. ANNUAL REPORT 1998/99 3 Regions and Districts Ministry of Transportation Regions and Districts and Highways 1998-1999 STIKINE NORTH PEACE 5 4 SOUTH BULKLEY FORT PEACE NASS GEORGE SKEENA LAKES NORTH NORTH CARIBOO COAST ROBSON CARIBOO 2 SELKIRK 1 THOMPSON OKANAGAN 3 HOWE SHUSWAP SOUND NICOLA CENTRAL EAST NORTH KOOTENAY ISLAND KOOTENAY 6 SOUTH OKANAGAN KOOTENAY FRASER BOUNDARY CENTRAL VALLEY ISLAND LOWER 1747-5-1 SOUTH ISLAND MAINLAND Regions and Districts Region 1 South Coast Region Region 4 Central-Northeast 4 - Howe Sound District 18 - North Cariboo District 5 -
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